We made inquiries and learned that all the money that was on him, in the amount of almost $100,000, was taken away. He was escorted back to Russia by two Russian security officials from the airline "Aeroflot." If he returns to America, he will have to appear in court to defend himself. We were told that it may be up to 10 years before the Metropolitan will be allowed to travel within the United States again.

That is of no account. Steel and gold are used in dentristry in foreign countries, (as well as metals still being used in the U.S.). Porcelain is the best choice (for appearance, and no leaching of metals into the body system), but can be prohibitively expensive.

Meanwhile, let's not have another egg-tossing thread about ROAC. Either tune them out from your radar, or pray for them! Go to the Indiana List if you want insults.

That is of no account. Steel and gold are used in dentristry in foreign countries, (as well as metals still being used in the U.S.). Porcelain is the best choice (for appearance, and no leaching of metals into the body system), but can be prohibitively expensive.

Oh! That's why! Wow! I am glad you told me this! I SERIOUSLY thought he was a Gangsta!!!!!!!!!!! I feel much better now that I know 4truth!

I mean, I was afraid we would see him in a Snoop-Dog video. He already has the gold chains and all!

I was afraid he'd be like all pimpin' behind the Dog rappin - "Yo! That Colorad bi* disrespecting the Met. Talkin' all Canon's and sh*. So I had to pop the Bi* to teach him that this Met is phat"

That would really reflect badly on the Metropolitan and ROAC in general.

What is the purpose of this information being made available here, in what way does it tell us anything? There have been several television programmes and articles published here in the UK which have raised questions about just how visitors to the USA may be treated.

Combatting terrorism is one thing but the sometimes questionable treatment of visitors is another. The leaking of information by an official in this case just more raises questions about the system, than a solitary visitor to the States.

(America and Americans: you are wonderful. The administration and your welcome to visitors sells you short, folks).

I also fail to see how Tom is judging the Metropolitan, ROAC, or anyone, really. I personally got a hearty laugh out of the 'gangsta' comment, but, hey, I don't know how or why the ROAC situation is a mess.

Of course, I also enjoy the Onion Dome and get a laugh out of it at times.

Was there being Metropolitan rappers in Ninetenth-Century Russia? IS OUTRAGE!!!!

OK, Tom, I have to say...for a 46-year-old, you gots da mad skillz "talkin' noise." I'm a school teacher in Ft. Worth, and the majority of my students are either black or hispanic...you sounded just like one of them! Friggin' hilarious!

Mor Ephrem is a nice guy. Just say sorry and it will all be ok. Say I had things that were inside troubling me but I didn't know how to express appropriately. I will not behave that way again but I am seeking help.